Photo: Three Sisters Soup by Christina Valtierra (aandakii gweki-biimaadazi)
Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11 reshapes the narrative surrounding Columbus’ “discovery” of the Americas and honors our country’s first inhabitants: the Indigenous communities that have lived in the United States for thousands of years. This day celebrates the contributions and culture of Indigenous people and aims to recognize the deep traumas faced by their community, begin to repair relationships with Native communities and with the land, and serve as a reminder that colonization is an ongoing process, with Native lands still occupied due to deceptive and broken treaties.
We invite you to explore ways to honor Indigenous Peoples Day below:
Support Indigenous-owned businesses
Indigenous-owned vendors at the co-op:
- Red Lake Nation wild rice, jellies and walleye
- Tanka buffalo bars
- Sequoia candles and incense
Indigenous-owned businesses in our community:
Local, Indigenous-run nonprofits:
- Dream of Wild Health
- Lower Phalen Creek Project
- Department of Indian Work (read the co-op’s recent Q&A with their director here!)
Browse educational resources
- Unlearning Columbus Day Myths: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- Our Home: Native Minnesota
- Dakota Place Names in Minnesota
Partake in recipes
- Four Sisters Pasdayapi Salad from Dream of Wild Health
- Three Sisters Soup from Christina Valtierra, Native Food Perspectives. (Learn how to make the soup live with Christina during November’s free, virtual class!)
- Sage Cookies from Christina Valtierra, Native Food Perspectives